The average train between Banstead and Folkestone takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Banstead to Folkestone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Banstead and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 7:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banstead is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Sutton (London) and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Banstead to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Banstead station and arriving at Folkestone station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Banstead to Folkestone train services, operated by Southern, depart from Sutton (London) station.
Banstead to Folkestone train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Banstead to Folkestone train tickets online with Southern, Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Banstead and Folkestone is 99.4 km. The road distance is 139 km.
You can take a train from Banstead to Folkestone Central via Sutton (London) and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 37m.